GOOD REPORT FROM SAFE WATER SUPPLIER

2006/7 was another good year for this international-aid heavyweight. It provided one million people with safe water and 1.5 million with sanitation services. The work it does is relatively straightforward: providing water, sanitation and sanitation education to poor people in poor countries, plus a bit of campaigning on the side. A smart annual report gives lots of details and inspires confidence.

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QUALITY OF REPORTING What is this?	77%
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SIZE OF CHARITY... What is this?	Large
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HIGHEST SALARY What is this?	£80k to £99k
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RESERVES WOULD LAST... What is this?	6 months
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ETHICAL INVESTMENT POLICY What is this?	Unknown
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But don't take our word for it...

• The charity's website [1]
• GuideStar summary [2]
• Charity Commission link to annual report [3]

WaterAid had another year of tremendous progress in 2006/07, and in 2007/08 we are set to exceed our goal to reach more than one million people with safe water and one million with sanitation every year. Along with hygiene education these basic human rights form the first, essential step in overcoming poverty. We also campaign globally with our partners to ensure water and sanitation’s vital role in development is recognised.